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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Pomona, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

3 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why are you working in research rather than in patient care, since you have a license to practice?
Why did you choose Western U?
Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician?

What was the most interesting question?

To give an example of conflict-resolution.

What was the most difficult question?

none seemed difficult to me.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Shilo Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

2 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

I re-read all statements for all schools applied to. They had a set of sample questions posted on their website, so I prepared my answers to them.

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the staff, students, and other interviewers.

What impressed you negatively?

The lack of student support services.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Just how horrible the air quality is in LA.

What are your general comments?

The school seemed like an ok place to go if you have healthy lungs, although you may not by the time you finish. The interview was very low-stress.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses